Sustainability

Quality products outlast cheaper ones to the extent that they are better value for money. I know this as I have learned the hard way, through a catalogue of experiences of opting for the cheaper and inferior product I now know that I have paid for it financially.

Yet most of us continue to opt for the cheaper product/service. As a society we do not understand value for money, and this is because it is hidden from us.

Robert Wheeldon set up Aditstudios in 2013 and makes ceramic pendant lighting in a range of styles and finishes using traditional hand working techniques.

Following a career in photography and the film industry (in lighting), using the skills his father and grandfather gave him, it became obvious that he must take all that he had learned and make permanent physical objects.

This post will cover some questions that we had for Robert and will introduce you to perhaps the most interesting pendant lights you will ever come across. (more…)

We were lucky enough to recently stumble across Daniel Heath Studio which was founded in 2007. His award winning designs (mainly used to create wall papers and more recently cushions are to say the least, incredible). Fortunately for you, we managed to persuade him to make them available to our customers at Made to Last. Here is a short interview so that you can learn a bit more about him. (more…)

M Dex Design was started in 2012 by Miles Dexter who designs and makes contemporary furniture and products.

Some of his pieces are unique one-offs, others are produced in small batches. Interested in materials, processes, techniques, and the world around us, natural or man-made, his work could be described as urban yet organic.

This is a short interview to find out more about our new supplier and what makes him tick. click on any of the images for more information or to buy. (more…)

Anna Brindle founded Lost Shapes in 2012 with a mission to provide highly ethical and none the less incredibly stylish screen printed clothing. She has also somehow managed to make her clothing very affordable and today she has kindly taken some time to tell us about her products. (more…)

Simon Brock Handmade Leather Goods was born in 2012 following many years working as a craftsperson across a diverse range of industries. Simon found his calling with leather and this post will take you through his journey and show you some of his beautiful bags and belts. (more…)

The title of this blog post is a quote by Benjamin Franklin that is emblematic of why we built MADE TO LAST.

We believe that there are reasons behind all prices and that current consumer culture with the focus on buy cheap, use, discard and replace in a constantly accelerating cycle has to end.

If we are to achieve simple value for money, but more importantly basic human rights for all and a planet that is sustainable then we need to look at the products we purchase in a multi-faceted way rather than simply focusing on price.

Welcome to the MADE TO LAST Blog

Joel Chudleigh

Founder

Hi, I'm Joel and welcome to the MADE TO LAST blog. This is where I will take you behind the scenes of our business to meet the great British manufacturers that are making the products you see on our website. I will also be discussing Sustainability, British Manufacturing and ideas around changing the way we shop.
I am keen to connect directly with you so please add comments to the posts or via Twitter or Facebook so that we can stay in touch.